Bora BoraTyler Joseph

Mod. 3Due 4/3/15

LocationA oversea territory of France2,600 miles south of Hawaii160 miles northwest of Tahiti8 hour plane ride from Los Angeles

Far view of Bora Bora to show you the distance from the U.S.A

Closer view of Bora Bora to show youIsland and the ones surrounding it.

HistoryFirst to live there was Polynesian voyagersIsland was discovered in 1769Natives fight off Britain but fall the French in

18881941 island was used as supply base for

U.S.A in WW21958 officially becomes French Polynesia

Picture from when island was a supply base

Deserted canon from when island was a supply base

Atmosphere Beautiful mountain in middle of the islandVery clear lagoon Calm and relaxing atmosphere

ActivitiesSnorkeling, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and

other water activities Hikes on mountain Spas

WildlifeColorful fishManta raysDolphinsSharksTurtles

Resorts Many resortsBungalows are on the lagoonVery expensiveOthers are on land (less expensive)

Tourism Main incomeMade island famousRated one of the most beautiful places you can

goMovies and photo shoots shot here

Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJlaOroD

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Sourceshttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/tahiti-and-french

-polynesia/bora-bora/historyhttp://www.tahiti-tourisme.com/islands/borab

ora/bora-bora.asphttp://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/country

s/oceania/bora.htmhttp://www.boraboraislandguide.com/informa

tion-on-bora-bora.html

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